G.E.M.S. (Guaranteed Entrance to Medical School)

The Guaranteed Entrance to Medical School (G.E.M.S.) program was established in 1988 and has given high school seniors from across the state the opportunity to guarantee admission to the University of Louisville School of Medicine. The G.E.M.S students are given the opportunity to observe numerous medical specialties, participate in seminars, serve the Louisville community and build relationships with students who have like-minded goals of becoming a physician.

After completing the G.E.M.S. program at the University of Louisville, you will automatically be admitted to the University of Louisville School of Medicine if you maintain a 3.4 cumulative and science grade point average in undergraduate work, score at or above the national mean on each section of the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT), and participate fully in program activities.

How To Apply:

1. Meet minimum test requirements of 31 ACT or 1420 SAT

2. Meet minimum GPA requirements of 3.75 GPA

3. Submit one essay concerning how you arrived at this point in your life and career decision-making, including plans and goals for the future (400 words or less)

4. Submit two letters of recommendation (1 high school principal or counselor and 1 science or mathematics teacher)

5. Submit resume including all extracurricular activities, honors, and awards.

6. Be a resident of Kentucky (Note: Absent special circumstances, high school students who are residents of the state of Kentucky but are attending a high school outside of the state are not eligible to apply to the GEMS program. Special circumstances may be considered when a student’s parents are transferred out of the state due to military or government commitment.)